Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Hand Drums
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy, University of Windsor
Style: Classical
Languages: English

Thyra Andrews has her Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from the University of Windsor and is a Trained HealthRHYTHMS Facilitator.  She has her Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) based on required academic and clinical credentials.  Thyra has been teaching voice, piano and guitar for 4 years.  Trained as a classical singer and a skilled musician she has designed programs for a variety of populations.  She has experience working with a diverse clientele of individuals including children with special needs such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, and other physical and learning disabilities. 

Instruments: Drum Kit, Hand Drumming
Education: B.Mus, University of Toronto; Diploma, Jazz Drums, Mohawk College
Style: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Classical, World Music
Languages: English

Instruments: Drum Kit, Theory
Education: B.Mus, McGill University; M.Mus, Manhattan School of Music
Style: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country
Languages: English

Aubrey Dayle was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He immigrated to Canada with his family and was raised in Montreal. He began playing the accordion at age 5 and from there learned to play the piano. After completing his formal education at McGill University and Manhattan School of Music in music, Aubrey went on to perform in varied situations. He has toured with James ‘Blood’ Ulmer, Hassan Hakmoun (support act for Peter Gabriel), God Street wine, The John Popper Band, and several other artists. Aubrey has recorded and toured with Vernon Reid on the Grammy nominated CD project called “Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions featuring James Blood Ulmer, No Escape from the Blues: The Electric Lady Sessions. Most recently Aubrey has recorded another two CD’s with James Blood Ulmer. The first being Bad Blood in the City and secondly James ‘Blood Ulmer:  In & Out. Aubrey has also released his second solo CD project called “Aubrey Dayle’s My id with Vernon Reid: Live Revival”. His diverse experience has also allowed him to perform with Sam Rivers, Peter Gabriel, David Murray, Chico Freeman, Ernest Ranglin and many others.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Hand Drumming, Drum Kit
Education: Studied Music Composition, Production & Audio Engineering (Fermatta College)
Style: Latin, Metal, Classical, Jazz, Funk, Blues
Languages: English, Spanish

Enrique comes to Cosmo School of Music with a varied teaching background. He has taught music as well as language courses in Spain and in Canada. Currently, he is the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Quique Escamilla Trio which performs regularly around downtown Toronto. He has performed and recorded with various local talent.

Instruments: Drums
Education: Music Diploma, Cegep de Drummondville
Style: Jazz, Funk, Classical, Rock, Folk
Languages: English, French

Born in Montreal, Philippe began his music study at a young age. By age 16 he was performing regularly on the club scene. He has studied with some of the best drummers in the country, including internationally acclaimed author and clinician Peter Magadini, Paul Brochu (Uzeb, Gino Vanelli), Paul Delong (Kim Mitchell, The Code) and Vito Reza (5 after 4). He is currently involved in producing, recording and performing with various bands. He has been teaching privately since 1998 and at Cosmo since January 2004.

Instruments: Drums
Education: Humber College (Performance); University of Victoria (Music Education)
Style: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical
Languages: English

Mark brings a vast array of professional experience to his students. He has played in everything from music theatre pit bands to the top 40 touring groups. Mark also composes for television and radio.

Instruments: Drums
Education: Degree in Music Performance, Selkirk College
Style: Classical, Rock, Jazz, Blues
Languages: English

Chris has studied drumming, theory, composition, harmony and recording extensively. He has also performed many drum clinics for high schools. Chris currently plays the professional circuit with several bands and has recorded numerous CDs.

Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Education: Diploma in Music, Humber College; University of Toronto
Style: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Latin, Classical
Languages: English, Mandarin

A Humber College/University of Toronto graduate, Tim has played and recorded with a number of Juno and National Jazz Award winners and Nominees. His music has been featured on CBC radio 2, JazzFm 91.1, CIUT FM, as well as various short films and commercials.

Instruments: Drums
Education: B.F.A., Music, York University
Style: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Metal
Languages: English, Mandarin

Jay has studied with many great drum instructors including Anthony Michelli and Barry Romberg at the York University Faculty of Music. He has been teaching privately for more then 9 years and was a student teacher at both Vaughan Secondary school and Charlton Public school . He has performed in several music ensembles encompassing a multitude of genres including Rock/Pop/Latin/Jazz/Electronic and World music. Over the past few years, Jay has composed and performed music for film, television and Dance Choreography.